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Meaning of Halloween in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌhæləˈwin/

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  1. Noun

    Halloween

    Etymology

    late 18th century: contraction of All Hallow Even(see hallow, even)

    Definitions

    1. the evening before All Saints' Day

    Examples

    • « often devoted to pranks played by young people »

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